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Series: Sending Money Across Borders

Why paying online is instant but sending money to family abroad is slow and expensive, from card networks to newer services like Revolut.

2 parts, best read in order.

  1. Part 1

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    Why Can't I Just Send Money With My Visa Card?

    Banks often promote Visa and Mastercard as efficient tools for swift, seamless transactions. However, one critical feature is notably absent: the ability to transfer funds directly between cardholders. This post...

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    11 min read
    Finance #Visa

  2. Part 2

    A split-screen image. On the left, a dark, chaotic scene depicts traditional banking obstacles: tangled chains, a rusted padlock, stone blocks labeled "FEES" and "DELAY," and small icons for banks and old money. On the right, a bright, clear scene shows a smartphone with the "revolut" app, connected by sleek lines to various country flags (UK, Germany, USA, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Switzerland) and credit cards, all against a light blue map backdrop, symbolizing seamless global digital payments. The title "BEYOND THE BREEZE: IS REVOLUT THE ANSWER?" is prominently displayed across the top.

    Why Can I Pay for Netflix Instantly, But Not Send $5 To My Brother Abroad? Enter Revolut

    In my last post, I wrote about a weird paradox: paying for Netflix with a card is a seamless, one-second breeze, but sending $100 to a friend or family member...

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    9 min read
    Finance #Fintech